Milk vs Cheese

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. Milk has 61 calories while Cheese has 402 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Milk

61 kcal

More Protein

Cheese

23g

More Fiber

Milk

0g

Less Sugar

Cheese

0.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Milk
61
Cheese
402
Proteinper 100g
Milk
3.2g
Cheese
23g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Milk
4.8g
Cheese
3.4g
Fatper 100g
Milk
3.3g
Cheese
33g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientMilkCheeseDifference
Calories61kcal402kcal-341.0kcal
Protein3.2g23g-19.8g
Carbohydrates4.8g3.4g+1.4g
Fat3.3g33g-29.7g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar4.8g0.7g+4.1g
Sodium44mg714mg-670.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Milk

Per 100g:61 calories
Per cup (150g):92 calories
Per serving (85g):52 calories

Cheese

Per 100g:402 calories
Per cup (150g):603 calories
Per serving (85g):342 calories

Diet Compatibility

Milk

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVegetarianLow-Sodium

Cheese

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

When to Choose Milk

  • Lower in calories (61 vs 402)
  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower sodium (44mg vs 714mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Cheese

  • Higher in protein (23g vs 3.2g)
  • Lower in carbs (3.4g vs 4.8g)
  • Less sugar (0.7g vs 4.8g)

Common Uses

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